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Tortoise Media
Mel's Electric Adventure
Life and electric cars with comedian, former Great British Bake Off host and Eurovision commentator Mel Giedroyc and journalist Giles Whittell.Join them as they test drive different electric vehicles, discuss how life is going to be changed by the electric revolution and get lost along the way.A new weekly show from Tortoise, launching Wednesday 8 March.Follow the feed to be the first to find out about new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 stars from 36 ratings
Ace
You don’t have to care one bit about EVs nor cars in general to listen to this. It’s worth it just to listen to Mel being funny. Love it.
caldini via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/17/23
Great way to learn for newbies
Mel asks all the questions you have but might feel too scared to voice (as a complete EV newbie!) really enjoying this series, both hilarious and informative
caroline-1994 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/12/23
Really enjoy tuning in to hear the quirky stories and learn more about the world of EVs through Mel’s eyes - funny and informative
sophia_g_ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/12/23
Recent Episodes
In the final episode Mel and Giles go on a special adventure. Under the arches by the Thames they meet Matthew Quitter who runs London Electric Vehicles, they take an electric Austin Healey for a drive and go to Essex to see the 1950s Bristol that Mel's husband wants to electrify. Tortoise is a...
Published 05/11/23
Published 05/11/23
Mel and Giles drive the Polestar 2. In this episode they discuss whether it matters that this Scandi car is made in China, what's driving the shift towards electric vehicles and Mel comments on the bumpy ride. Thank you to Octopus Electric Vehicles for providing the car and the expertise. For...
Published 05/03/23
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